Theatre, BA: Theatre Studies Track Degree Requirements and Academic Pathway

Theatre, BA: Theatre Studies Track Degree Requirements (50 Credits)

Required courses in this degree program are listed below. For course descriptions, please visit the online UMBC Undergraduate Catalog.

Theatre, BA Core Classes: (39 Credits)

  • THTR 100: Stagecraft (3 Credits)
  • THTR 104: Costume Construction  (3 Credits)
  • THTR 110: Introduction to Acting OR THTR 220: Craft of Acting 1 (3 Credits)
  • THTR 115: Theatre Design 1 (3 Credits)
  • THTR 120: Introduction to Theatre: Theory and Production (3 Credits)
  • THTR 202: Introduction to Dramatic Literature (3 Credits)
  • THTR 261: Theatre Production: Running Crew (2 Credits)
  • THTR 262: Theatre Production: Lighting and Sound (3 Credits)
  • THTR 263: Theatre Production: Costumes OR THTR 264: Theatre Production: Scenery (1 Credit)
  • THTR 305: Theatre Ensemble 1 (3 Credits)
  • THTR 310: History of Theatre (3 Credits)
  • THTR 344: Script Analysis (3 Credits)
  • THTR 411: Modern Theatre: History and Practice (3 Credits; Writing Intensive Credit)
  • THTR 460: Theatre Capstone (3 Credits)

Theatre Studies Track Requirements: (11 Credits)

  • THTR 405: Theatre Ensemble 2 (3 Credits)
  • Executive Series “E”
    • One of the following:
      • THTR 350: Directing 1 (4 Credits)
      • THTR 353: Stage Management (3 Credits)
      • THTR 371: Playwriting (3 Credits)
  • Literature Series “L”
    • One of the following:
      • THTR 349: Gender, Sex, and Theatre Performance (3 Credits)
      • THTR 410: Contemporary Political Theatre (3 Credits)
      • THTR 470: Drama Seminar (3 Credits)

Production or Performance Requirement: (2 – 6 Credits)

As part of their final four semesters, all students in the BA Concentration in Theatre Studies must complete two semesters of production/performance coursework. These may be fulfilled with any of the following:

  • THTR 339: Advanced Production Techniques (1 – 3 Credits)
  • THTR 390: Theatre in Production (3 Credits)
  • TTHR 439: Advanced Design Techniques (3 Credits)
  • THTR 490: Production Workshop (3 Credits)

Suggested Elective: (2 Credits)

  • DANC 110: Beginning Dance (2 Credits)

University Requirements

  1. English Composition
    1. ENGL 100
    2. Must be completed within first 30 credit hours
  2. Arts and Humanities (AH)
    1. AH and SS from at least 2 different disciplines
  3. Arts and Humanities (AH)
  4. Arts and Humanities (AH)
  5. Social Sicences (SS)
    1. AH and SS from at least 2 different disciplines
  6. Science with Lab (S w/ Lab)
  7. Science (S)
  8. Math (M)
  9. Language (L)
    1. Through 201 Level
  10. Global Culture (C)
  11. Global Culture (C)
  12. Writing Intensive (WI)
    1. THTR 411

Additional UMBC Graduation Requirements

  1. At least 120 academic credits
  2. At least 30 credits eaned at UMBC
  3. At least 45 upper level credits (300 and 400 level)
  4. At least 2.0 GPA

Theatre, BA: Theatre Studies Track Academic Pathway

Below is a model class sequence pathway to help ensure graduation in a 4 year time period. You will work closely with your advisor on a sequence that works best for you.

“Benchmark” requirements are courses that should be targeted within that academic year. Please note that unless otherwise published, most THTR courses are only offered once a year in semester indicated. “GEP” requirements listed are comprehensive, but in a suggested order only. Students should feel free to rearrange their GEP courses as needed, noting that ENGL and MATH are to be completed within the first 30 credits. Courses marked with “*” are designated to fulfill the minimum 45 credits required in the upper division.

Year 1 (31 Credits)

Fall (15 Credits)

  • THTR 100: Stagecraft OR THTR 104: Costume Construction (3 Credits; Benchmark)
  • THTR 120: Introduction to Theatre (3 Credits; Benchmark)
  • THTR 110: Introduction to Acting OR 220: Craft of Acting 1 (3 Credits; Benchmark)
  • ENGL 100 (3 Credits; University Requirement)
  • GEP Elective “Arts and Humanities” (not THTR) (3 Credits)

Spring (16 Credits)

  • THTR 100: Stagecraft OR THTR 104: Costume Construction (3 Credits; Benchmark)
  • THTR 115: Theatre Design 1 (3 Credits; Benchmark)
  • THTR 221: Craft of Acting 2 OR Open Elective (3 Credits)
  • THTR 222 Vocal Training for the Actor 1 OR Open Elective (3 Credits)
  • MATH 120 OR STAT 121 (4 Credits; University Requirement)

Year 2 (33 Credits)

Fall (17 Credits)

  • THTR 202: Introduction to Dramatic Literature (3 Credits; Benchmark)
  • THTR 305: Theatre Ensemble 1* (3 Credits; Benchmark)
  • GEP Elective “Science” (3 Credits)
  • GEP Elective “Social Science” (3 Credits)
  • Open Elective (3 Credits)
  • THTR 261: Theatre Production: Running Crew (2 Credits)

Spring (16 Credits)

  • THTR 344: Script Analysis* (3 Credits; Benchmark; Upper Division Credits)
  • THTR 405: Theatre Ensemble 2* (3 Credits; Benchmark, Upper Division Credits)
  • THTR 262: Theatre Production: Lighting and Sound (3 Credits)
  • GEP Elective “Social Science” (3 Credits)
  • GEP Elective “Science with Lab” (4 Credits)

Year 3 (30 Credits)

Fall (14 Credits)

  • THTR “E” Series OR Upper Division Elective* (3 Credits)
  • THTR 310: History of Theatre* (3 Credits; Benchmark; Upper Division Credits)
  • GEP Elective “Social Science” (3 Credits)
  • GEP Elective “Language” 101 (4 Credits)
  • THTR 263: Theatre Production: Costumes OR THTR 264: Scenery (1 Credit)

Spring (16 Credits)

  • THTR “E” Series OR Upper Division Elective* (3 Credits)
  • THTR 411: Modern Theatre: History and Practice OR Upper Division Elective* (3 Credits; Benchmark; Upper Division Credits; Writing Intensive Requirement)
  • GEP Elective “Global Culture” (3 Credits)
  • GEP Elective “Language” 102 (4 Credits)
  • Open Elective (3 Credits)

Year 4 (30 Credits)

Fall (15 Credits)

  • THTR “L” Series Elective* (3 Credits; Benchmark; Upper Division Credits)
  • THTR 460: Capstone* (3 Credits; Benchmark; Upper Division Credits)
  • GEP Elective “Global Culture” (3 Credits)
  • GEP Elective “Language” 201 (4 Credits)
  • THTR 339: Advanced Production Techniques* OR THTR 390: Theatre in Production* OR THTR 439: Advanced Design Techniques OR THTR 490: Production Workshop * (3 Credits; Benchmark; Upper Division Credits)

Spring (15 Credits)

  • THTR 411: Modern Theatre: History and Practice OR Upper Division Elective* (3 Credits; Benchmark; Upper Division Credits; Writing Intensive Requirement)
  • Open Upper Division Elective* (3 Credits; Upper Division Credits
  • Open Upper Division Elective* (3 Credits; Upper Division Credits)
  • Open Upper Division Elective* (3 Credits; Upper Division Credits)
  • THTR 339: Advanced Production Techniques* OR THTR 390: Theatre in Production* OR THTR 439: Advanced Design Techniques OR THTR 490: Production Workshop * (3 Credits; Benchmark; Upper Division Credits)
TOTAL: 121 Credits; 45 Upper Division Credits